Keyshia Cole’s 2nd single “You Complete Me” off her upcoming album A Different Me, which is in stores on December 16th.

All of the songs for A Different Me were written or co-written by Keyshia with production from award-winning producers such as Ron Fair, Polow Da Don, the Trackmasters, The Runners, Kwame and Neffu. Stand out guest appearances include Nas and a duet with Monica.

In the meantime, make sure you watch Keyshia and the fam on her hit BET series, “The Way It Is” every Tuesday night at 10 pm EST.

Ciara attended two grand opening events in NYC on Tuesday night. The singer hit up the grand opening of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ANNEX NYC and the grand opening celebration for the new Victoria’s Secret Lexington Avenue flagship store.

Ciara’s third studio album, Fantasy Ride, is expected to be released in the United States in March 2009, despite rumors of the album being shelved.

Naomi Campbell and her Billionaire boyfriend Vladimir Doronin leaving 2nd Annual Fashion in Photo Exhibition Opening Night on Tuesday in Miami, Florida. The supermodel’s most memorable photos were on display at the event.

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It’s been cold for a minute now and celebs are styling with the latest editions of the ever popular bubble jackets (& vests). This style has been on trend for decades now, but with celebs being spotted left and right with their new winter essentials, I thought it was a good idea to show you some of my picks for MEN & WOMEN….

Kanye West & Tyrese were spotted wearing the popular luxury brand Moncler during recent outings. While media mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, was spotted rocking his Sean John Bubble Vest at the airport last week. In addition, Alicia Keys was also spotted rocking a Moncler jacket last month while on a promo run and LL Cool J rock’d a different looking bubble vest…

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Honoree Susan L. Taylor and Oprah Winfrey attend a celebration of Susan Taylor’s 37 Years at Essence magazine at ESPACE on Tuesday in New York City. Other celeb guests included: Common, Ruby Dee, Rev. Al Sharpton and more.

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Guess who attended a movie premiere in Los Angeles, California on Tuesday night? Hint: This young actress co-starred with two Academy Award nominated actors when she was only 12 years-old..

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This new Jay-Z track featuring one of my favorite artists, Santi “Santogold” White was leaked on the web earlier this week. All the Santogold fans might remember the chorus loop from her song “Shove It,” off of her debut self-titled album. Nevertheless, the song is still hot. Not to mention, it was produced by the always eclectic Kanye West.

This is the official first single off the upcoming ‘Notorious’ movie soundtrack and word is a video is coming soon…

Melanie “Mel B” Brown was spotted leaving the movie theater in Cali with her husband Stephen Belafonte and daughters Phoenix Chi, 9 and Angel Iris, almost 2 years-old.

Angel Iris is the child Mel B had with superstar Eddie Murphy. Word is he still hasn’t seen or met her. Damn Shame!

Superstar Kanye West performs on stage at the TSB Bank Arena on Tuesday in Wellington, New Zealand. The rapper/”singer” is currently has 3 more tour dates in Australia this week.

In related news, sources says Kanye West’s “808s & Heartbreak” will sell in the range of 425,000 - 450,000 copies, significantly lower than the expected 700,000 - 975,000 units projected in November. Oh well, I dig the album..

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The January 2009 issue of Essence, which hits newsstands December 12, features President-elect Barack Obama and First Lady-elect Michelle Obama on dual covers in a 56-page tribute featuring the images, thoughts, dreams and perspectives of the campaign and historic victory from today’s foremost writers and photographers.

An extensive timeline which follows Barack from a young child to the present is included, and the first couple’s daughters, Malia, 10, and Sasha, 7, are also profiled, as they will be the youngest residents of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. in nearly 40 years.